JULIAN LI
London
Summary
A patent researcher with 18 years experience in a variety of fields including domestic appliances, power tools, packaging, aerosol generator technologies and others. Strong track record of providing quality results to clients and meeting tight deadlines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Principal IP Analyst
RWS
2020.01 - Current
- Oversaw a team of analysts ensuring workflows were appropriately arranged to meet deadlines.
- Liaised with clients regarding searches both at the estimate stage to understand their needs and expectations and also follow up after completion should further work be advised or if any queries arise.
- Assessed the robustness of search strategies and provided guidance as to how they might be improved when necessary.
- Checked returned results for relevance to subject matter and performed additional searching to ensure the quality of reported cases.
- Up-to-date working knowledge of the AOP platform.
Senior IP Analyst
RWS
2016.01 - 2019.12
- Early assessment of likely scope of work required during estimate stage by generating initial core strategies and checked returned number of hits requiring review.
- Calculated the cost of a search based on the amount of material requiring review.
- Performed admin checks for reports.
Patent Searcher
RWS
2012.06 - 2015.12
- Formulated search strategies appropriate for the subject matters.
- Performed novelty, landscape, invalidity, FTO, registered design, competitor name and non-patent literature searches.
- Generated reports for delivery to clients.
Patent Searcher
Davda & Associates
2007.10 - 2012.05
- Reviewing material for relevance to search subject.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University College London
/2003 - /2006
Skills
- Patent, registered design and non-patent literature searching
- Search strategy creation and assessment
- Checking quality of results meets search requirements
- Strong communication skills and liaising with clients
- Workflow and team management
- Time management and deadline-oriented
- Adaptability as requirements evolve
Timeline
Principal IP Analyst
RWS
2020.01 - Current
Senior IP Analyst
RWS
2016.01 - 2019.12
Patent Searcher
RWS
2012.06 - 2015.12
Patent Searcher
Davda & Associates
2007.10 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University College London
/2003 - /2006